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kenp Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:43 am Post subject: What is this plant? |
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This plant (photo attached) was found in a garden in Co. Wexford. The picture was taken in July. There were no flowers or buds on it.
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Could it be a courgette plant?
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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the plant could be Marsh mallow Althea officionalis
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking courgette too, but leaves too small for the length of the stems I think.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Micheal is right its a Althea officionalis
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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I know this is off topic sort of, but curious...is that plant anything to the marshmallows you get in shops? (i.e. in hot choc etc.)
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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eeing the flowers Garlic Mustard Allaria petiuolata
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